D O I N E E D L A S E R T H E R A P Y ?Lasers are used quite often in dental offices for a variety

of reasons, however; we recommend using the laser at every

dental hygiene appointment. Visits with your dentist or hygienist

will help you both determine whether laser therapy is

right for you.

ABOUT PERIO LASER INSTITUTEPerio Laser Institute is a company dedicated to inspiring dental professionals to enhance stan-dard of care for their patients by providing training on the safe and effective use of soft tissue diode lasers. Founded by Jessica Blayden, Perio Laser Institute has greatly improved the work of dentists and hygienists all around the country and inter-nationally. If you have further questions about Perio Laser Institute, please visit the website: www.periolaserinstitute.com. Jessica Blayden,

Perio Laser Institute Founder

Perio Laser Institutewww.periolaserinstitute.com

You can find

lasers in select

dental offices; only a small

percentage have made the investment in providing this

for their patients. Owning a laser also demonstrates a dentist’s

desire for continued education in the field of dentistry and their

concern for hiring knowledgeable staff who know how to properly

incorporate the laser in their procedures.

How do lasers work?Lasers can attack periodontal inflammation at the microscopic level of infection. The power of its focused light destroys otherwise inaccessible bacerial colonies while simultaneously promoting an environment for healing. Often lasers are used with little or no anesthetic - they’re that gentle. LASER

BACTERIALREDUCTIONAND THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION

SAMPLE

Through laser bacterial reduction, your hygienist is able to destroy the bacteria that cause inflammation, soreness, redness, bleeding and periodontal disease. The circling motion of the laser within the surrounding gum pocket can drastically reduce the harmful bacteria that can affect our dental and overall health. Around one tooth with an inflamed periodontal pock-et, there are billions of bacteria. By treating the area with a laser, the bacterial counts around that tooth will shrink from the billions down to hundreds within seconds. Over the next several weeks, the bacterial levels will slowly grow back towards their original levels. With proper home care, you can provide opportunity for the area to heal during this time - the surrounding gum tissue will reattach and pockets will begin to shrink.

THE MOUTH-BODY RELATIONSHIPOpening your mouth is somewhat like cracking open the hood of your car. An expert taking a quick look can get a good sense of what’s working, what’s not, and what should be tuned up regularly to keep your body’s systems up and running at their best. Your teeth and gums speak volumes about your well-being.

When there’s an underlying condition at play - more than 90% of systemic conditions such as heart disease are linked to symptoms in the mouth - your dentist can draw an important connection between your oral health and your overall health. Please refer to the diagram on the right for examples of the mouth-body connection.

A BREAKDOWN OF PERIODONTAL DISEASEWhen bacteria in your mouth accumulate along the gum line, the gums can become infected. When this happens, the gums will detach, creating a periodontal pocket. Normal pocket depths are between 1-3 mm. Pockets greater than 3mm can not be cleaned with rou-tine brushing or flossing. If left untreated, gum disease will spread to the underlying bone of the teeth, causing them to become loose, and could ultimately lead to tooth loss. Regular visits to the dentist, coupled with scaling, root debridement and detoxification and laser assisted periodontal therapy, can fix the diseased gums before they spread. People with deep pockets will often notice persistent bad breath.

B E N E F I T S O F L A S E R B A C T E R I A L R E D U C T I O N

• Minimal post-op discomfort

• Improves overall health

• Prevents cross contamination of infec-tion in one area of your mouth to others.

• Destroys periodontal disease bacteria before they can cause long-term damage

• Reduces and eliminates bacteria that can be introduced into your bloodstream.

Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR)W H Y I T ’ S U S E D A N D W H Y I T ’ S I M P O RTA N T

Lasers are a comfortable, easy-to control method of destroying the bacteria that cause inflammation and gum disease They have been used as a painless procedure for years in dentistry and are FDA approved.

P E R I O L A S E R I N S T I T U T EOffering the BEST online and in-office private training laser periodontal therapy courses.

AN ILLUSTRATION OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE

Healthy Gums

Healthy Bone Level

Plaque

Tartar

Pocket

Reduced Bone LevelSAMPLE